Popular Post Mr Meeseeks Posted January 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2022 Just now, Morpheus42 said: Thai Truth is one of a few websites in Thailand not being controlled by Big Media and telling the people the truth. All of your defamatory accusations have no meaning. The truth always stands by itself, while the lie needs to be supported by oppression and censorship, defamation and hate. ???? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Quote Fugitive former PM Thaksin suggests Thailand needs a "smart leader" Is he implying that his "clone" wasn't smart enough? Or that at the time his sister was PM Thailand did not need a smart leader, but now it does? Why, what happened...? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 5 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said: Smartest leader Thailand ever had. Yep, he dipped the till just like the rest, and? Nearly every Thai I know would take him back in a heartbeat. A case of the devil you know than the devil you don't.. Problem is if that's the best Thailands got it's future is screwed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post daveAustin Posted January 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2022 Always makes me smirk seeing folk thinking they know it all and what’s best for Thailand. Yes he was bent but at least he pushed things through and did some good. Covid aside, people were also happier and freer. Look, the system is bent from top to bottom, you could have Mary Poppins in place and she’d have to go to the dark side or be forced out. Certain entities need to be paid. For that reason, sadly Thanathorn (Thailand’s best hope of recent times) would never make it. But a hypothetical Thaksin return over the current crop? You’ve got to be a masochist or complete loony to vote for the oppressive status quo (not the band). 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zzaa09 Posted January 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2022 5 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said: Smartest leader Thailand ever had. Yep, he dipped the till just like the rest, and? Nearly every Thai I know would take him back in a heartbeat. Indeed. Guess it's a case of the lesser of two evils. Can't recall, from memory or distant historic perspective, any such decent/honourable candidates that were befitting of the role. Why...? The system of extended ruling establishment and patronage won't allow it. Been of this nature for decades upon decades. Surely wouldn't get my hopes up for any positive or alternative changes in the near or distant futures. The system is rotted from the core. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 Posted January 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2022 I was watching some old videotapes and I said to my partner that Thai people looked more happier than nowadays.. It was in the time of Thaksin indeed, and the country did much better than after the coups we had. But he had to leave in fact for the reasons of non tax paying, and with his leaving the country went down..... and now the Thai people are not happy anymore. Yes it is time to change, but it will be very difficult as long as the army is in charge 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvorBiggun2 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 5 minutes ago, ikke1959 said: Yes it is time to change, but it will be very difficult as long as the army is in charge But what is it that the military are doing wrong that makes people want change. I don't see the military being oppressive. They don't impose any restrictions or oppressive measures on folk out in Isaan so what are they doing wrong? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 (edited) I prefer the sister ❤️ Edited January 5, 2022 by Tarteso 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Please use discretion in your references to the government. Referring to Thailand or the government as a dictatorship, military dictatorship or other such terms will be removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeungKen Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 With all this Red Shirts versus Yellow Shirts continuing, isn't it time to blend the two and create an Orange Party? That might give the military a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 For once I agree - he certainly has the best leadership qualities. The one-eyed among the blind; not perfect but certainly better than this circus full of clueless clowns lying and cheating to each other nonstop. Lets wait and see - tik tok tik tok tik tok. Next call will be 23 May 2022; that's when Uncle Too has been in the driver seat for solid eight years; the limitation of premiership as written in the latest version of the local constitution. Either amend the constitution, throw it overboard completely or dust the sedan chair of the second most important wig in the land! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herfiehandbag Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 6 hours ago, mokwit said: In the words of Gen Prem to a diplomat - "maybe in a coffin" And there you have it. The cubed root of <deleted> all to do with what he did (or didn't do) for the country, absolutely no notice whatsoever notice taken of the (how often expressed?) will of the people ( that account might just be called in one day), but quite simply because he is a threat to the corrupt cronyism that holds sway. 7 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said: Smartest leader Thailand ever had. Yep, he dipped the till just like the rest, and? Nearly every Thai I know would take him back in a heartbeat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 Posted January 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2022 29 minutes ago, IvorBiggun2 said: But what is it that the military are doing wrong that makes people want change. I don't see the military being oppressive. They don't impose any restrictions or oppressive measures on folk out in Isaan so what are they doing wrong? In short the army does not listen to the people, but as in the army you obey orders from your superiors...But listen to other opnions, taking care of the people, communicate there is were it goes wrong. Teargaz, watercanons for other opinions, not effective vaccines as taking care of the people, and not telling the truth for communication are just some examples... 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvorBiggun2 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 6 minutes ago, ikke1959 said: as in the army you obey orders from your superiors That applies to you from birth. You get told by your parents. You get told by you teachers you basically obey anyone 'superior' to you. It's not just an 'army' thing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post djayz Posted January 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2022 3 hours ago, Morpheus42 said: No matter what you all believe about Prayuth and his government, he is trying to protecting the Thai people from these globalist powers since ever Thank you! It has been a long, long time since I've wet myself laughing. ???????????????? You're a funny guy. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 ^^^^^ Gotta agree with you on that ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overt2016 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 1 hour ago, IvorBiggun2 said: But what is it that the military are doing wrong that makes people want change. I don't see the military being oppressive. They don't impose any restrictions or oppressive measures on folk out in Isaan so what are they doing wrong? With respect sir: Can't see the forest for the trees! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Jeez, he either needs a comforting hug or a few therapy sessions against his obnoxious narcissism and Dunning-Kruger affliction. Probably both. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 What does he think,That he as a crim is better then All the other crims in the Govment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolpush Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 8 hours ago, JustAnotherHun said: Thaksin was as corrupt as any "leader" before and after him. But Thailand was a more free and better place then. Was a way more free and better before him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasyFingers Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 8 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said: Smartest leader Thailand ever had. Yep, he dipped the till just like the rest, and? and left the country, smartest thing he ever did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvorBiggun2 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 1 hour ago, overt2016 said: With respect sir: Can't see the forest for the trees! Give us some examples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thingamabob Posted January 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2022 The Thaksin govt was no more or less corrupt than any other, but he did at least do something to help the poor. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 2 hours ago, IvorBiggun2 said: That applies to you from birth. You get told by your parents. You get told by you teachers you basically obey anyone 'superior' to you. It's not just an 'army' thing. Obey in these cases is not the word... of cours eyou obey your parents, but in my life there was always space for discussion, mutual respect, willing to compromise .. yes even in school and we were taught that nobody was ' superior" to you.....A difference with the culture here, were older brother or sisters can command the younger ones..As there was a story in a book that mother wanted to read the newspaper that was laying next to father and mother asked the eldest sister to give her the newspaper , but she told her younger brother to it andn it was written that he to do it, as I commented in my country it would never happen... He would say " do it yourself" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvorBiggun2 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 38 minutes ago, Thingamabob said: The Thaksin govt was no more or less corrupt than any other, but he did at least do something to help the poor. But helping the poor was his key to power and the abuse of it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoDinosaw Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 10 hours ago, IvorBiggun2 said: I agree but behind the scenes we didn't know of his illegal land deals that he and his wife, at the time, carried out. And his illegal share dealings. For that he was sentenced to five years for illegally holding shares in the state's phone concessionaires and conflict of interest. We were all well hoodwinked. Is it possible that we are still well hoodwinked ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david555 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 11 hours ago, mokwit said: In the words of Gen Prem to a diplomat - "maybe in a coffin" He himself was in that coffin quicker .....Karma..? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericthai Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 12 hours ago, JustAnotherHun said: Thaksin was as corrupt as any "leader" before and after him. But Thailand was a more free and better place then. Sorry I dont agree with you, Taskin was the one that started the crack down at immigration. clamped down on Visa runs, required more documentation to get visas, clamped down on overstay, No longer was it just a fine now possible deportation and black list for overstaying. I agree he did some good (great) things for Thailand, the economy was booming, allot of foreign investment and a generally good feeling in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnotherHun Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 7 minutes ago, ericthai said: Sorry I dont agree with you, Taskin was the one that started the crack down at immigration. clamped down on Visa runs, required more documentation to get visas, clamped down on overstay, No longer was it just a fine now possible deportation and black list for overstaying. You're right with that. I did not refer to immigration rules. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 (edited) I believe using the phrase smart leader in relation to Thailand would be an oximoron. Need to edit this. Smart at being corrupt they are. Edited January 5, 2022 by dinsdale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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